School days may look different this fall...The library is here to support students, teachers, and lifelong learners throughout the school year. The library is working hard to make sure that we have the materials and programs that families need. We are open for curbside pickup, for in-person browsing appointments, or online through our digital library and virtual programming.
We welcome patrons to book a 1/2 hour browsing browsing appointment to use the library. Just remember that patrons need to be 10+ years old to use the library independently and that younger kiddos need to be with a parent or adult caretaker. Unfortunately, the library is not open for extended visits or tutoring at this time.
Keep reading to learn more about how the library can make back-to-school just a little easier.
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Expanded in-person browsing coming in October Starting in October, the library will open on Sundays for in-person browsing. You can guarantee your spot by making an appointment for a half hour browsing session. Hours will be announced shortly. For more information, please visit our appointment booking page.
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Explore resources for students, teachers, and parents
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Whether you are sitting in a classroom or at the kitchen table, the library has something for every student. If you aren't able to come in and browse for the materials you need, here is a quick overview of some of the great databases and digital research resources available through the library. Also, don't forget about the eBooks and audiobooks available through Hoopla and Overdrive/Libby and our other digital library services.
For little kids: - Kanopy Kids- Thoughtful, educational video streaming. One borrow grants unlimited access to Kanopy Kids content for an entire month.
- Britannica Learning Zone- Learning Zone is a classroom-tested, interactive learning environment that gives early learners enjoyable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
For elementary school students:- Kanopy Kids- Thoughtful, educational video streaming. One borrow grants unlimited access to Kanopy Kids content for an entire month.
- Britannica School Edition
- Britannica Learning Zone- Learning Zone is a classroom-tested, interactive learning environment that gives early learners enjoyable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Kids Info Bits- For Grades K-5. A content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics.
For middle-schoolers:For high school school, college students, and adults:- Gale High School Edition- Find information on high school research topics plus pop culture, sports, and more the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
- Britannica High School- this reference and learning suite also offers high-quality online learning materials that have been developed by teachers and curriculum experts.
- Full Database List
Test prep for high school, college, graduate school, and professionals:
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Grab & Go Picture Book BagsBrowsing for books is fun, but we know that busy parents and caretakers don't always have time to find a stack of books on dinosaurs to keep up with the appetite of a preschool paleontologist.
That's where we come in! Our Youth Services Librarians have been busy putting together bags of picture books on topics ranging from rocket ships to squirmy bugs and everything in between. Drop by the WPL Youth Services department or call the library and request a grab and go picture book bag for curbside pickup to help make your day just that much easier.
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